IMC

financial markets

QuantitativeDeveloper-Python

$200–225k Chicago, Illinois, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Quantitative Developer - Python at IMC. Skills: Python, quantitative development, ML concepts. Build systems. Maintain systems”

What You'll Achieve.

turn quantitative insights into measurable edge; direct visibility into how your work creates impact

Industry & Context.

financial markets
Problems you'll solve

Debug issues end-to-end

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

quantitative software development, Python, data analysis workflows, probability, statistics, time series, backtesting, simulation frameworks, ML concepts

Nice to Have

trading firm, systematic fund, low-latency systems

What You'll Do.

Design infrastructure

Contribute optimization

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

work fluidly across research and engineering teams

Full Job Description

IMC is looking for a Quantitative Developer to own the full path from research to production. This role blends research and engineering, with tight feedback loops from ideation to live trading. You will build the systems that turn quantitative insights into measurable edge, with direct visibility into how your work creates impact. Your Core Responsibilities Build and maintain systems that span research and production, enabling rapid iteration from idea to production Design high-fidelity simulation and backtesting infrastructure that models latency, microstructure, and real-world constraints Define, compute, and curate features across instruments, regimes, and time horizons Own feature and signal pipelines, ensuring clean, consistent delivery from research to execution Contribute to strategy optimization, balancing expected performance with real-world constraints Debug issues end-to-end across research and execution Your Skills and Experience 3-7 years of experience in quantitative software development, preferably at a trading firm or systematic fund Strong production experience in Python, including data analysis workflows (pandas, polars, or similar) Strong grounding in probability, statistics, and time series analysis; familiarity with backtesting and simulation frameworks Solid understanding of ML concepts as applied to systematic strategies, from research through production Experience with low-latency systems is valuable Ability to work fluidly across research and engineering teams The Base Salary range for the role is included below. Base salary is only one component of total compensation; all full-time, permanent positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and benefits, including paid leave and insurance. Please visit Benefits - US | IMC Trading for more comprehensive information. Salary Range $200,000—$225,000 USD About Us IMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting-edge research environment and a world-class technology backbone. Since 1989, we’ve b

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